Θα φάμε φαγητό στο σπίτι ή στο γραφείο;

Will we eat food at home or at the office?

Breakdown of Θα φάμε φαγητό στο σπίτι ή στο γραφείο;

• ή: or
• τρώω: to eat
• το σπίτι: the home
• σε: at
• το γραφείο: the office
• θα: will
• το φαγητό: the food

Questions & Answers about Θα φάμε φαγητό στο σπίτι ή στο γραφείο;

Why does the question end with a semicolon?

In Greek, the semicolon (;) is the question mark. The real “semicolon” in Greek is a raised dot (·), called the ano teleia.

What does θα do here?

Θα is the future particle. It combines with the verb to express future time or planned/expected actions. It doesn’t change for person or number.

Why is it φάμε and not τρώμε?

It’s an aspect choice:

• Θα φάμε (perfective) = we will eat (one meal, completion-focused).
• Θα τρώμε (imperfective) = we will be eating / we’ll eat habitually. Here the speaker is talking about a specific meal, so θα φάμε fits.

Do I need the word φαγητό after φάμε?

No. Θα φάμε alone already means “we’ll eat/have a meal.” Θα φάμε φαγητό is colloquial and not wrong; it can sound like “we’ll eat (some) food” or emphasize “food (not something else, like drinks).”

If I keep φαγητό, should it have an article?

• Bare φαγητό = “(some) food” in general (mass noun).
• το φαγητό = “the food” (specific/known food). So both are possible, but they mean different things.

Why is there no subject pronoun like “we” (εμείς)?

Greek is a pro‑drop language. The verb ending in φάμε (-με) already shows “we.” You add Εμείς only for emphasis or contrast (e.g., “WE will eat…”).

What is στο exactly?

Στο = σε + το (“at/in/to” + the neuter article). It’s the usual contraction before a neuter noun. Parallel forms:

• στον = σε + τον (masc.)
• στη(ν) = σε + τη(ν) (fem.) The preposition σε takes the accusative case.

Why repeat στο before both places?

Greek normally repeats the preposition (and article) in coordinated phrases: στο σπίτι ή στο γραφείο. Leaving it out in the second part sounds odd.

Can I say σπίτι without στο?

Yes, with σπίτι used adverbially: Θα φάμε σπίτι ή στο γραφείο; means “at home or at the office?” You cannot do this with γραφείο; you need στο γραφείο.

Does στο γραφείο mean “at the office” or “at the desk”?

Both are possible; context decides. Default is “at the office (workplace).” If you mean the furniture, you often specify: στο γραφείο μου (“at my desk”).

Is ή supposed to have an accent? How is it different from η?

Yes. Ή (with an accent) means “or.” Η (no accent) is the feminine article “the.” The accent distinguishes them in writing.

How do I pronounce the sentence?

Roughly: tha FÁ‑me fa‑yi‑TÓ sto SPÍ‑ti í sto gra‑fi‑Ó?

• θ = th in “think”
• γι in φαγητό ≈ “yi” (a soft g/y sound)
• Stressed syllables are marked with the written accent (e.g., φα‑γη‑τό, σπί‑τι).

Could I move parts around, like putting the places first?

Yes: Στο σπίτι ή στο γραφείο θα φάμε; is fine. Word order is flexible; moving the place phrases fronted adds focus to the locations.

What case are σπίτι and γραφείο in?

Accusative singular. The preposition σε governs the accusative for both location and motion:

• είμαστε στο σπίτι (we are at home)
• πάμε στο σπίτι (we’re going home)

How would I say “either … or …” more formally?

Use είτε … είτε …: Είτε στο σπίτι είτε στο γραφείο θα φάμε; It’s a bit more formal/literary than ή.

Is there a difference between Θα φάμε …; and Να φάμε …;?

Yes:

• Θα φάμε …; asks about a plan/expected future (“Are we going to eat…?”).
• Να φάμε …; is a suggestion/proposal (“Shall we eat…?”).

Is φάμε related to φάω and τρώω?

Yes. Τρώω is the present/imperfective stem (“I eat”), while φάω/φάμε is the perfective stem used with θα/να:

• 1sg: θα φάω
• 1pl: θα φάμε They’re irregular stem alternations of the same verb “to eat.”

How can I say “at our place” or “at my office”?

Add possessives after the noun:

• στο σπίτι μας/μου = at our/my place
• στο γραφείο μου/σου/του = at my/your/his office (or desk, by context)